Monday, March 25, 2013

A week with our boy

First off, my Rachel progress.  Not much done with the boy child at home.



Don't ask about Manifesto or the hexie quilt or the clamshell quilt.  lol!

We had a good time with the boy child home.  He got to hang out with his friends a lot, play with Mia a lot, and hang out with us a lot too.  Here are some pics of when he was hanging out with us.

Standing an egg on end.  DH notes that one can actually do this at any time, not just at the vernal equinox (first day of spring).


Birthday boy.  (Try not to notice the mess on the table.)

Haircut!!!  (Please ignore the unintended advertising in the background.)

Hair cut too!

Rocket goodness

Playing with Lego

The boy child is back at college again and I miss him already.   

Here's Mia hanging out while we had our boy child's birthday celebration.


Thanks for stopping by and saying hi.  I hope everyone has a good week.

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42 comments:

  1. VickieMarch 25, 2013 at 6:45:00 AM PDT

    Happy Birthday to your son! He DID get his haircut. ;)
    Glad to see you had a good week with him.

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  2. AnnieMarch 25, 2013 at 6:46:00 AM PDT

    Rachel looks great in that luscious red.

    Looks like a very nice visit with lots of fun family time.

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  3. DawnMarch 25, 2013 at 6:47:00 AM PDT

    Sweet! Love Mia 'hanging out'
    I love Rachel and the rich red.
    Nice you had a good spring break with your son.

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  4. DonnaMarch 25, 2013 at 6:57:00 AM PDT

    I still buy my son Lego, too. Doesn't seem right to stop. Love the border on Rachel.

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  5. marlyMarch 25, 2013 at 7:13:00 AM PDT

    I love Rachel's flowers. And that photo of Mia balancing on the chair back!!! What a character she is. Glad you had a nice week with your son.

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  6. Ann at Beadlework.March 25, 2013 at 7:29:00 AM PDT

    Mia is such a little teddy bear, she always brings a smile to my Monday. Your house will seem empty again - I dread the day it happens in our house.

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  7. Laurie in IowaMarch 25, 2013 at 7:39:00 AM PDT

    ROFLOL... love the photo of Mia hanging out! Sounds like you all had a good week with the boy child. Nice haircuts... but why no photo of you and your new haircut???

    Rachel is coming along just fine.

    Hope you and Mia aren't too lonely since your boy child went back to school.

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  8. Keeper of the CrowesMarch 25, 2013 at 7:46:00 AM PDT

    Glad you had such a fun week with your son. I'm sure it went by all too fast.

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  9. BertieMarch 25, 2013 at 7:50:00 AM PDT

    Rachel is lovely!!
    Enjoyed seeing your pictures, very funny Seeing Mia so athletic!!
    Have a good week ;)

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  10. HollyXSingMarch 25, 2013 at 8:10:00 AM PDT

    Rachel is looking GOOD! I am awaiting the supplies for her!

    I am kitty-cat sitting this week while my daughter and her husband are on vacation in the Bahamas! It's nice having a cat in the house, again!

    Have a grand week,

    -Holly

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  11. CariMarch 25, 2013 at 8:12:00 AM PDT

    Love your Rachel. I ordered her from the Attic and can't wait to start...(along with the other gazillion pieces). Love the pics of your son and Mia. Looks like everyone enjoyed the vacation !!! Have a great week. Hugs

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  12. Mugwump WooliesMarch 25, 2013 at 8:19:00 AM PDT

    Oh I love the red in the Rachel sampler...gorgeous! Looks as if you all had a great week...love the new"dos"!
    Mia...what a pretty girl!
    Have a great week,
    Robyn

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  13. GiovannaMarch 25, 2013 at 9:22:00 AM PDT

    Nice going on the sampler! Those little cherubs are adorable. Glad you had a good time with your boy at home.

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  14. Miss PantsMarch 25, 2013 at 10:18:00 AM PDT

    Oh man I love Johnny Rockets! We don't have one in the city where I live.

    Looks like a great visit with your son.

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  15. Kathy EllenMarch 25, 2013 at 10:28:00 AM PDT

    Beautiful progress on Rachel....love the chartreuse and red colors. It looks like sweet Mia enjoyed having her boy home. Hope that he enjoyed his birthday celebration.

    Blessings for a wonderful week!

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  16. Vonna PfeifferMarch 25, 2013 at 11:18:00 AM PDT

    I love Rachel :)
    But I love the update on the boy child and his adventures with Mia! I bet parting is hard :( NOT looking forward to those days so close ahead....

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  17. EvelyneMarch 25, 2013 at 11:22:00 AM PDT

    Love the red of The Rachel Sampler!
    Lovely picture of the boy child with the Lego and Mia!
    Glad you had a nice week!

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  18. samplerloverMarch 25, 2013 at 12:59:00 PM PDT

    Wonderful progress on Rachel. She is such a beautiful sampler. I love the border.

    It is lovely that you had a wonderful time with your DS. I know how much you miss him. - Sandra.

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  19. LindaMarch 25, 2013 at 1:41:00 PM PDT

    Great progress on the sampler Margaret. Yippee!! The boy child and dad got haircuts. Mia looks so content with her boy home.

    Linda

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  20. MaryMarch 25, 2013 at 4:13:00 PM PDT

    I'm in love with those cool little angels at the top of Miss Rachel - what fun! Glad everyone enjoyed spring break.

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  21. NicolaMarch 25, 2013 at 4:32:00 PM PDT

    Boys/men are never to old to play with Lego :o))

    When your babies have been away you are so glad to have them home you don't mind about all the laundry they bring with them. I swear Chris never washed a thing at University.

    Rachel is looking good Margaret.

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  22. Jackie's StitchesMarch 25, 2013 at 4:55:00 PM PDT

    In that last picture of Mia I pictured her looking at the window as your son backed out of the driveway to go back to school. I'm sure she was one happy kitty while he was home!

    I saw Mias kitty bed and so my DH was sent to find one for Sammy. He won't have a thing to do with it!

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  23. P.J.March 25, 2013 at 4:55:00 PM PDT

    How wonderful for you both and Mia to have him home for a week.

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  24. Love to StitchMarch 25, 2013 at 8:17:00 PM PDT

    Looks fantastic Margaret!! All of it :) Your stitching, fun times with your son, Husband and Mia!! WOWZA, love family time! Keep up the great stitching. Enjoy your week!

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  25. Michelle-ozark crafterMarch 25, 2013 at 10:50:00 PM PDT

    Loved your stitching and all the family fun. Mia surely was happy!

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  26. MouseMarch 26, 2013 at 12:22:00 AM PDT

    well you seem to have got loads done considering all the festivities going on.... haircuts and milkshakes etc etc ...lol

    just love the one of mia on the chair ... love mouse xxxx

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  27. Annette-CaliforniaMarch 26, 2013 at 2:50:00 AM PDT

    The rich reds in Rachel are soo pretty. Love getting to see your progress on her. Glad your son got to come home for spring break and you got to spend time with him.
    My son needs a haircut, Thanks for the reminder:) love Annette

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  28. CarolMarch 26, 2013 at 4:36:00 AM PDT

    Mia looks like she is in heaven having her favorite human home again!! So glad you enjoyed the week together, Margaret, and even managed to make some progress on that gorgeous sampler :)

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  29. Patty C.March 26, 2013 at 4:42:00 AM PDT

    Love the Red in your Rachel Sampler ---I am so surprised that the cat didn't flip off of the rocker - lol

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  30. cuckiMarch 26, 2013 at 6:57:00 AM PDT

    happy birthday to your son..
    love for you x

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  31. The Inspired StitcherMarch 26, 2013 at 7:47:00 AM PDT

    I'm glad you had a good week with the boy. Rachael is coming right along.

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  32. BrendaSMarch 26, 2013 at 8:40:00 AM PDT

    Nice progress on Rachel! I just love the colors in that one.

    Glad you had a great week with your son:)

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  33. MarshaMarch 26, 2013 at 9:38:00 AM PDT

    Rachel is looking fabulous. I was not supposed to have the Lauren Sauer piece on my blog and got my hand smacked - ouch. Lesson learned, but it was pretty.

    So good to see you had fun with your young man. I bet Mia was tickled pink.

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  34. Poussy Stitches My LoveMarch 26, 2013 at 11:36:00 AM PDT

    I love the stitching my friend, small kisses for you and for the cat !

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  35. ChrisMarch 27, 2013 at 5:46:00 AM PDT

    Looks like you all had a wonderful week full of contentment. Perfect!
    Lovely progress!

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  36. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)March 27, 2013 at 2:10:00 PM PDT

    Your DS looks darling with his hair cut. Matt comes home tomorrow and I know he will not want to get a haircut.... sigh...
    Love the progress on your sampler, the colors in it are so pretty.
    Happy b-day to your DS!

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  37. CatherineMarch 29, 2013 at 4:28:00 PM PDT

    Beautiful stitching progress! Looks like you all had a wonderful week!!

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  38. KarolineMarch 30, 2013 at 1:48:00 PM PDT

    Rachel is looking gorgeous, lovely progress

    Glad you all had fun with your son

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  39. MelanieMarch 30, 2013 at 6:00:00 PM PDT

    Love the photos. Glad you all had a great week together.
    And I won't ask about the quilts. ;^)

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  40. SolstitchesMarch 31, 2013 at 1:45:00 AM PDT

    Rachel is beautiful. Love that border.
    Lovely that you had your son at home.
    I'm sure Mia was very happy.
    Margaret

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  41. Poussy Stitches My LoveMarch 31, 2013 at 2:06:00 AM PDT

    ♫ Joyeuse Pâques ♫ !!!

    Bisous ♥ Marylin from FRANCE

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  42. AnneMarch 31, 2013 at 7:01:00 PM PDT

    Happy Belated Birthday to your son! I love how he still likes lego...I think we all do :D It looks like it was a lovely visit for all, and especially Mia!

    Rachel is coming along beautifully. I love the little cupids! The red in this is amazing...what threads are you using?

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